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Clayton (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.

Clayton is dealing with a right ankle sprain that he likely picked up during Monday's loss to the Nets, when he played 29 minutes and finished with 13 points, four assists, one steal and one three-pointer. In his absence, more minutes will be available for Cam Spencer, Javon Small and Jahmai Mashack. Clayton's next chance to play is Thursday against Dallas.

Johnson is probable for Wednesday's game against the Rockets due to back spasms.

Johnson came away with the issue in Monday's loss to the Thunder, but he remains likely to play Wednesday. The 30-year-old forward has averaged 9.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.3 three-pointers in 30.3minutes per contest in his last eight games, shooting a woeful 33.3 percent from the field during this stretch.

The Lakers recalled Thiero from the G League South Bay Lakers on Tuesday, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.

Thiero will give the Lakers some depth at forward for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves, though the rookie second-rounder is unlikely to see action outside of garbage time.

The Lakers recalled Knecht from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Tuesday, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.

Knecht is now available off the bench for the Lakers' game against the Timberwolves. He hasn't seen double-digit minutes since the Feb. 10 loss to the Spurs, and Knecht may not see the court at all versus Minnesota.

The Lakers recalled James from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Tuesday, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.

James joined South Bay for Tuesday's practice but will head back to the parent club ahead of its game against Minnesota on Tuesday. The second-year guard has totaled 11 minutes over two appearances since the All-Star break, so he isn't guaranteed to see the floor against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.

McGowens is out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors with a fractured right toe.

It's unclear when McGowens suffered the injury, but it looks like the Pelicans are going to evaluate him on a day-to-day basis for the time being. His absence should result in more playing time for Herbert Jones, while Jordan Poole and Micah Peavy are also candidates to move back into the New Orleans rotation.

Kuminga (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Kuminga continues to work through a lingering left knee injury that caused him to miss time with the Warriors earlier in the year before being traded to the Hawks in early February. Corey Kispert and Zaccharie Risacher are both candidates to see more minutes off the bench for as long as Kuminga is out of action. Kuminga's next chance to play is Thursday against the Nets.

Edgecombe (back) is available for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.

Edgecombe will shed his questionable tag and return from a three-game absence due to a lumbar contusion. The rookie first-rounder will likely operate in more of an on-ball role Tuesday with Tyrese Maxey (finger) sidelined. Over seven appearances since the All-Star break, Edgecombe has averaged 18.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.4 steals in 33.6 minutes per game.

Robinson (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Robinson sat out Monday's loss to the Clippers -- the second leg of a back-to-back set -- due to left ankle injury management. However, the big man is set to return Wednesday. Over four March appearances, he has averaged 5.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 16.5 minutes per contest.

Hart is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Jazz due to left knee soreness.

Hart may have tweaked his knee during the Knicks' 126-118 loss to the Clippers on Monday, when he played 36 minutes and finished with 12 points, 13 rebounds, three assists and one three-pointer. He's missed just one game since Feb. 1, but his absence would open up more playing time for Landry Shamet, Jordan Clarkson and Jose Alvarado.